Dermaplaning is a gentle yet highly effective, manual exfoliation treatment used to remove dead skin cells, deep-seated dirt, oil, peach fuzz, and unwanted facial hair. A build-up of skin cells and hair on your face can make your complexion appear dull, dry and can increase your chances of breakouts due to clogged pores. As we age, skin cells don’t slough off on their own as quickly. Dermaplaning helps to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells promoting faster cell turnover. This results in instantly brighter, smoother, and healthier skin. In addition to a dewier and more radiant complexion, regular Dermaplaning can also reduce the appearance of fine lines, enlarged pores and uneven texture of the skin.

Benefits:

• Removes facial vellus hair
• Reduces built up dead skin cells
• Allows for better product penetration
• Leaves a fresher smoother appearance 
• It does not make the hair grow back thicker and darker.
• It can be performed prior to treatments like facials, laser, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels for better product penetration.

This painless treatment is available on its own, or as an add-on to almost all of our facial treatments and will improve product penetration as well as maximize product absorption. It is especially effective prior to any Chemical Peel.

• Removes facial vellus hair
  
• Reduces built up dead skin cells
  
• Allows for better product penetration
  
• Leaves a fresher smoother appearance 
• It does not make the hair grow back thicker and darker.
• It can be performed prior to treatments like facials, laser, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels for better product penetration.
  

Treatment Duration
40-60 minutes
The process of Dermaplaning is quick and easy.

A detailed series of photographs will be taken at every visit to compare your results to your baseline pictures, as well as monitoring progression of results.

What happens after the treatment?
After Dermaplaning we will apply a soothing mask if you’d like. Following the procedure you’re immediately able to resume your normal activities, although you may have some redness.

Will the facial hair come back darker?
No. Your facial hair will come back exactly as it was prior to a Dermaplaning treatment. It will not darken or become coarse.

How long do the results last?
Most patients will benefit from having a Dermaplaning treatment on a monthly basis or every 6 weeks. By doing so, you are removing stubborn, dead skin cells that have built up over the past few weeks. You will see the best results if you keep up with regular maintenance treatments and have a good skin care routine at home.

Is there any downtime with Dermaplaning?
There is absolutely no downtime involved with a Dermaplaning facial treatment. You can immediately go back to your normal routine after leaving the spa. You can also apply products and make-up after a treatment. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

Post Care:

• Avoid hot environments (sunny days outdoors/tanning beds/saunas/hot tubs or showers) or vigorous exercise.

• Don’t use hot water on your face

• Avoid exercise and sweating for 24 hours post treatment (reduces irritation)

• Refrain from sun exposure for 2 days and use SPF 30 Broad-spectrum Sunscreen

• Do not pick, scratch, pull, or rub your skin as this will harm it and can scar/lead to pigmentation changes.

• Do not wear any makeup for 24 hours.

• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated

• Don’t use retinol/AHA or glycolic acid for at least 7 days after the procedure

• Refrain from Botox, filler, strong chemical peels, or laser treatments for 2 weeks.

• Use the post-care treatment products for 7 days.

Contraindications:

• Active acne
  
• Active infection of any type, such as herpes simplex or flat warts.
• Any raised lesions
• Any recent chemical peel procedure
  
• Chemotherapy or radiation
  
• Eczema or dermatitis
  
• Family history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation
  
• Hemophilia
  
• Moles
• Hormonal therapy that produces thick pigmentation
• Oral blood thinner medications
  
• Pregnancy
  
• Recent use of topical agents such as glycolic acids, alpha-hydroxy acids and Retin-A 
• Thick, dark facial hair
• Scleroderma
  
• Skin Cancer
  
• Sunburn
  
• Tattoos
• Telangiectasia/erythema may be worsened or brought out by exfoliation
• Thick, dark facial hair
  
•  Uncontrolled diabetes
  
•  Use of Accutane within the last year
  
•  Vascular lesions
  

Potential side effects:
More sensitive skin may experience some redness after the first couple of sessions. This normally goes away after 2 to 3 hours.
Dermaplaning may cause minor superficial abrasions which may not appear until a day or two following your treatment. If this should occur, please contact me so that
Mild sensitivity
Edema (swelling)
Erythema (redness)


Cancellation Policy
It is the client's responsibility to ensure they have read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Contraindications for their procedure on the website prior to booking to ensure they are a suitable candidate. Please inquire if you have questions. We require at least 48 hours advance notice if you need to cancel and/or reschedule your appointment.